Gotta Have It

Need a new tote for Autumn? Course you do! Choose from our Top 5 edit of the season's hottest cross-body bags and work your look from the accessories up.

It’s that time of year when your tatty old basket bag or giant tote that’s been holding all manner of sun lotion and beach towels all summer start to look a bit… wrong. September is all about getting back to work, smartening up and knuckling down which is where our edit of the most chic new autumn cross-body bags comes in.

We’re huge fans of the cross-body style as it leaves you hands-free for all the important business of the day – composing important emails on your phone, grabbing a coffee, er… eating crisps (I’ll have Skips, thanks for asking). What’s interesting this season is the abundance of delicious autumnal shades around – perfect for zshuhing up a boring black coat and bringing a spot of sunshine to dull days. Plus, lots of them have detachable straps so you can also redeploy as an evening bag – versatile, eh?

OK, let’s shop – five of the best colourful cross-body bags, at your disposal!

CHAIN REACTION

It's not just a yes from us, it's an entire line of heart-eye emojis. This Whistles wonder has it all going on - a gorgeous green shade, mock-croc leather and an unusual resin chain handle. Come to mama!£199

RUSSET REBEL

Don't be scared of orange - or russet as M&S are calling it here. It's surprisingly versatile, working well with black, blue, grey, green, beige, white and denim. We love the quirky shape of this one and the metallic detail ups the glam quotient.£89

PYTHON PERFECT

FRENCH FANCY

We're forever banging on about super, sexy Sezane, the Gallic brand that makes any woman look like an insouciant French nymph (yes, even on the school run!) Their bags are always standout - case in point, this handmade blush bucket bag. Ooh la la!£255